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Exponential moving averages place more weight upon the later moves in the time period than the earlier moves. We use exponential on our short-term moving averages (10 and 18) as we are using them as indicators for short term plays and want to see the latest trend in movement the best we can. It is also known as “exponentially weighted moving average”.

An option contract that grants the holder the right to buy or sell a specific number of shares of stock at a specified price during a specific period of time.

Electronic Communication Network. ECNs are expected to supplement or even replace conventional stock exchanges over the next one to two years.

A listed issuer is delisted when the last listed security of the issuer is delisted.

A special term order in which there is a clear understanding between the buying and selling parties that the delivery of the securities will be delayed beyond the usual three-day settlement period to the date specified in the order.

Trades executed outside normal market hours. 

The tender and receipt of the underlying commodity or the payment or receipt of cash in the settlement of an open futures contract.

The price per share traded.

Developing countries.

The removal of a security’s listing on a stock exchange. This is done when the security no longer exists, the company is bankrupt, the public distribution of the security has dropped to an unacceptably low level, or the company has failed to comply with the terms of its listing agreement.